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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,199.77, 519,154.96 and 204,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,199.77, 519,154.96 and 204,117.68 is: 281,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,199.77 : 519,154.96 = 204,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,199.77/519,154.96 = 204,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,199.77x = 519,154.96 × 204,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,199.77x = 105,968,704,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,968,704,975.10/376,199.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,682.01

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